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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amiss
Adjective
But long before Bruce's frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in November 2022, Emma knew something was amiss. Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 And much else could be amiss as well. David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The whole incident -- from realizing something was going amiss to hitting the water -- only lasted one or two minutes. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 Aug. 2019 This connectivity can provide a sense of brain organization, and there's a growing body of evidence that this organization goes amiss in those with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 12 Apr. 2018 See All Example Sentences for amiss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amiss
Adjective
  • Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
    JC Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Despite the large number of vehicles recalled, the report stated that just 1% of the items are estimated to actually be defective.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.
    Mike Hoffman, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated that the plan was published in a staff report.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • According to emails reviewed by KFF Health News, a Bozeman Health billing employee incorrectly told Buttgereit the law applies only to ER services.
    Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Thankfully, my passport wasn’t stolen, nor was it stranded somewhere in the middle of the rainforest (my worst fear at the time).
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The employee later said Buttgereit had the right to dispute the bill but gave her an incorrect deadline.
    Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Ty Anthony Sage, 26, was mistakenly released on bail on Monday, officials said.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • While Keanu mistakenly believed Vince would finally take a shot at flirtmance partner Morgan Pope, the Head of Household took the shot at Keanu instead.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Spurs did not just play badly against Glimt; they were battered.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There were some imperfect moments, though.
    Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • It’s founded on the principle that training perfectly yields imperfect results.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Amiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amiss. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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